Summer School 2023 in pictures
The Local Assemblies of Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, and Masterton each hosted vibrant Summer Schools (Kura Raumati) across the North Island, often with the loving collaboration of sister Local Assemblies in their sub-region, and with the devoted service and support of many, many friends. The five sub-regional gatherings, including two in Auckland, were held during late December 2023 and early January 2024. An additional gathering initiated by a group of Māori friends offered the experience of a Kura Raumati (Summer School) on a Marae in a completely Māori cultural manner, in the lower North Island. Other Summer Schools incorporated many elements of Māori culture and the Northland Summer School in particular had a beautiful blending of Tikanga with it being held on a Marae. The Spiritual Assembly of Christchurch hosted a successful and memorable regional Summer School for the South Island in early January 2024 and Maori friends there experienced a Kura Raumati parallel with the main Summer School at the same venue.
The different approaches in each setting have provided rich learning, so that the pathway of evolving Aotearoa’s Summer Schools (Kura Raumati) can occur on a positive trajectory.
Each of these events was marked with a joyful community spirit, loving fellowship, uplifting experiences and much shared learning. We invite you to experience a taste of the energised spirit of each Summer School (Kura Raumati) through a collection of photos that capture the essence of these wonderful events. We applaud the fine efforts of all organisers, facilitators, children’s class teachers, cooks and others who selflessly contributed their time and effort. The two Regional Councils are also to be wholeheartedly commended for their service in ensuring these Summer Schools were successful.
